ISRO and ESA sign new virtual pact for Earth observation
ISRO of India and ESA of Europe just signed a new virtual pact to work together on Earth observation.
Announced March 7, 2026, this deal means more joint research, better calibration of satellites, and stronger science overall.
The agreement was signed by ISRO's M Ganesh Pillai and ESA's Simonetta Cheli.
Partnership to enhance understanding of planet Earth
This is not their first rodeo: ISRO and ESA have been collaborating since 1978. Their teamwork already covers everything from moon missions, like Chandrayaan, to human spaceflight.
This latest move boosts big projects such as collaborative Earth observation missions. With more upcoming Earth observation missions, this partnership is all about sharing technology, data, and know-how to understand our planet better, something that matters for everyone's future.